David Benavidez has announced his move up to the light heavyweight division for a June fight against Oleksandr Gvozdyk. The WBC president confirmed that the bout will be for the interim light heavyweight title, positioning the winner for a potential fight against the victor of the upcoming undisputed title match between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol.
Benavidez, ranked as ESPN's No. 2 super middleweight, had a standout year in 2023. The 27-year-old secured impressive victories over Caleb Plant and Demetrius Andrade, both former champions, sparking interest in a potential showdown with Canelo Alvarez, the undisputed super middleweight champion.
